Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Keene, New Hampshire
Cheshire Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT)

Location: Keene, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 12

Job Overview

• Provide respiratory care including diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens to measure oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
• Measure lung capacity to assess impaired function.
• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments.
• Assume primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments and oversee respiratory therapy technicians.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in New Hampshire.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Active Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Certification through The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• CPFT (Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist) certification.
• Previous travel experience is highly preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements and Notes

• CRTs (Certified Respiratory Therapists without RRT) will not be considered.
• No scheduling accommodations or block scheduling allowed; travelers must be able to work the posted schedule without exceptions.
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted and verified at the time of application; no more than 5 days of RTO allowed.
• Local travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered.
• Traveler must have their own vehicle.
• All medical and occupational health compliance items must be completed and uploaded within 5 days of offer acceptance.
• Cover page (if available), work history, and all required certifications/licenses must be included in the profile at submission.
• No non-billable orientation.

Location Highlights

• Keene is located between Boston, MA and Hartford, CT (approximately 110 miles to each city).
• The area offers access to outdoor activities such as hiking Mt. Monadnock and touring historic covered bridges.

Note: Holiday and overtime multipliers apply but pay details are excluded per guidelines.